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katyfortner's review against another edition
hopeful
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
This book was so cute!! I loved the diversity in this book and it felt so real about getting into online dating and not having a good work-life balance.
The main love interest is this motorcycle driving, tattooed, tall, dark hair man than inspires to run his own tattoo shop. The main character is a workaholic anxiety filled inexperienced 25 year old still trying to figure out how to make friends and online date. This book touched on childhood trauma, infidelity, abandonment, anxiety, and more.
While I liked this book as a whole there were a couple of things that really irked me. I am not a fan of the inexperienced almost virgin MC trope and the extra experienced teacher type love interest. Like the MC only ever having sex once at her senior prom and never dating or kissing anyone in the years to come seemed a bit overdone. Not saying that that can’t happen but it just seemed like a childish trope that I’m not a fan of. Also, the love interest not having any care or knowing how to cook and clean for himself… red flag. He just keep taking from the MC, even though she said it was her love language to give gifts I still didn’t like that.
The main love interest is this motorcycle driving, tattooed, tall, dark hair man than inspires to run his own tattoo shop. The main character is a workaholic anxiety filled inexperienced 25 year old still trying to figure out how to make friends and online date. This book touched on childhood trauma, infidelity, abandonment, anxiety, and more.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment, Toxic relationship, and Infidelity
Minor: Alcohol and Alcoholism
iwantamonkey's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.5
This was fine. I felt like the last 1/3 was rushed and could have used more work. Very white characters (except one). Both Ruthie and Teddy’ at on journeys to heal from childhood trauma. They can’t do it without each other though. Both need to believe in themselves to help heal.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Abandonment and Toxic relationship
Minor: Gaslighting
Family drama/trauma.isotope_s's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Teddy and Ruthie are so sweet and endearing. You can’t not love them.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Religious bigotry, Toxic relationship, and Emotional abuse
lexa's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Delightful, tug at your heartstrings romcom. I had a smile on my face for most of it. Read it in a weekend. It lost a star for the rushed ending and the uncomfortable feeling in the beginning of the book where it felt like everyone was pushing Ruthie to do things she didn’t want to do.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Religious bigotry and Panic attacks/disorders
Minor: Homophobia, Infidelity, Mental illness, Sexual content, and Toxic relationship
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